“A must-see look at the life of a true British icon.” – Rolling Stone
With live music at the bar before the film, this film in our Sound & Vision strand is another essential watch for music lovers that features a name-check cast contributing to this highly reviewed new documentary.
“Every bit as explosive, visceral and unique as Bolan himself.” – LA Weekly
Angelheaded Hipster is the first documentary to explore the creation and interpretation of the music and lyrics of Marc Bolan who died at the age of 29 in 1977. Using archival performances, interviews with Bolan, and filmed interpretations by artists such as Nick Cave, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, U2, Lucinda Williams, Father John Misty, and others, this documentary creates an exuberant and thoughtful celebration of a true original; Glam Rock pioneer, gender-bending free spirit and explorer of punk and soul music with his last partner musician Gloria Jones, who is interviewed extensively from Sierra Leone.
Illuminated with interviews by his great friend David Bowie, Ringo Starr, Elton John and many more, this film creates a new kind of music lookback intertwined with cinema verité footage captured directly from the studio with legendary Avant-Garde Record Producer Hal Willner who tragically died of COVID in 2020 after completing what would be his final album.
Starring:
David Bowie, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Nick Cave, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, U2, Lucinda Williams, Father John Misty
Directed By:
Ethan Silverman
Running time:
95 mins